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I feel you, bro. One of my least preferred welding processes.

Yeah, the penetration is the biggest difference. Pull method has the wire constantly going into the puddle, resulting in deeper penetration. Push method has the wire going away from the puddle, leading it. Giving enough penetration for a solid weld. LET IT SHINE ✨

Glad I could help. LET IT SHINE ✨ out of curiosity, what helped you out? I’m going to do another open root for the 2G & 3G next.

Smart. Let it shine ✨

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Thank you, Frank 🙏. Those arc shots are awesome, can’t. Wait till the next time 👨‍🏭

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Thank you for the feedback. Blessed to be able to help yourself & others. Any ideas on what you would want to see next or need help with? LET IT SHINE ✨

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You also gave me some wisdom & knowledge brother 🙏. Iron sharpening Iron ⚔️

Thank you 🙏. Happy to help. LET IT SHINE ✨

​@@letitshinewelding3787Thank You sir!

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Mi plaser 🙏. LET IT SHINE ✨

Correct, light mil scale and rust makes a bad difference from a clean or questionable weld.

Thank you. Hope you got something out of it. Let it shine.

Great question. With 7018 the flux plays a huge part with porosity. We have one clean start with 7018 which is the first strike of the arc. If you have a clean start 90% of the time you will have a good start to the weld with no porosity. Porosity happens when we don’t have a clean start. If you get stuck on the first or multiple tries get the grinder and clean out the arc marks & then restart. The electrode needs to be showing metal at the tip but with plenty of flux covering it. If it’s too long of a metal peace, even an 1/8” without flux porosity will happen 99% of the time. I believe your instructor was referring to that, if that’s the case then hold it off to the edge of the metal and let the electrode fully inflame and then bring it down to the 1/8” - 1/16” arc length and start your weld. I do a flicking technique with my 7018 so I won’t have to break through the hard flux when trying to restart. I’ve attached a link to one of my other videos that shows that and more. Doesn’t talk about porosity but it can help with it and few other things. “How to strike and arc & restart” th-cam.com/video/mEYgYhDd3-Q/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ltJ_luX78MPrVi6S

You can never go wrong doing welding there various ways and types and fields which would fit to anyone

@@LouHemi Thank you for the thoughts. I'm gonna think it over until the year ends and before my next semester starts.

Thanks for reaching out. I’ve seen students from 17 to 60+ years old! I started welding after high school. Very HOT, in the shop or outside, in Texas! I also went to college while welding & got my associates of applied science in welding. If you don’t mind the heat, sweating, working with your hands then welding might be something to look into. Different processes to learn which could land you in an air conditioned shop! Like stainless, chromium, aluminum or other exotic metals. Not sure what degree you are going for or what part of the country you’re in? Some schools or welding training offer short courses like 2or 9 months. Which is enough time to learn one processes (TIG, Stick, MIG) which could land you a job while you continue school. I’ve enjoyed my career in welding. I’ve also wanted to do it since I discovered it in high school & stuck with it. Welding is & always will be a trade in need! Maybe try welding engineering or technician? Best of luck, thank you for your time.

@@letitshinewelding3787 Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed comment. I will definitely be considering it.

@@lawsen3719 I say the earlier the better im still in school right now about to graduate in 2-3 months so far im liking it. After my school im going to refineries with my dad which is not bad making 51$ an hr plus 120$ a day for per diem and travel pay and refineries aren’t like pipeline which you’ll always out on the open field

That’s what it’s all about, brother. I pray that I say the right words, show a certain technique or angle that could help even one person. I’m happy to hear this helped you in some way. I will continue to post more videos. My next one is explaining a few ways of preventing undercut and how your puddle controls your speed! What do you think? Anything comes to mind? Have a blessed one. LET IT SHINE!

@@letitshinewelding3787 As an amateur I'm not the fellow to be suggesting topics to you, but that sounds like an interesting one. I think it's a bit unfortunate that style trumps substance a lot on youtube, but I'd just say to do your videos in a way that pleases yourself, and not compromise your personal style.

@just_a_quick_ride thank you for the input! LET IT SHINE!

Thanks mate! Realy some good arc shots and details which didn't saw elswere! Thanks for sharing and God bless you!

That’s awesome! Eyes are on you when you least expect. Keep it up brother, LET IT SHINE ✨

Thank very much for the comment! I’m happy this helped, I will continue to pass the experience and knowledge 🫡

I have an aluminum TIG video on the channel also, check it out. I will definitely post a TIG basics video. Thank you for the request.